PH Congressmen goes on study-visit of Bogotá BRT system

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA: The Chairperson of the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives, Congressman Cesar Sarmiento of Catanduanes, and his Vice-Chairperson, Congressman Edgar Mary Sarmiento of the 1st District of Samar along with Ambassador Marichu Mauro experienced the TransMilenio Bus Rapid Transit System of Bogotá first-hand by taking a ride on the system and visiting various parts of the city like one of its main terminals and bus depots as well as the control centers.

Bogotá Mayor receives PH Congressional delegation

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA: Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa granted Congressman Cesar Sarmiento of Catanduanes, Chairperson of the Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives, and his Vice-Chairperson, the Honorable Congressman Edgar Mary Sarmiento of the 1st District of Samar an audience on 23 October 2018 during their study visit of the TransMilenio, the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System of Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.

PH hosts sixth meeting of the year of ASEAN Committee in Brasilia

The Philippines hosted the sixth meeting of the year of the ASEAN Committee in Brasilia (ACB) last 10 October 2018 at the Chancery. This was the third ACB meeting convened under the Chairmanship of Ambassador Marichu Mauro.

Philippines hosts ASEAN Day celebration in Brasilia

His Excellency Mr. Ary Quintella, Acting Undersecretary of the Department for Asia and the Pacific of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (fourth from left) join the seven ASEAN ambassadors who compose the ASEAN Committee in Brasilia (ACB)

The ASEAN Committee in Brasilia (ACB), currently under the chairmanship of the Philippines, held a reception to celebrate the 51st Anniversary of ASEAN Day at the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines on 27 September 2018.

PH Ambassador to Brazil convenes second ASEAN meeting under PH chairmanship

Ambassador Marichu Mauro convened her second ASEAN Committee in Brasilia (ACB) meeting at the Philippine Embassy on 21 August 2018. Ambassador Mauro is currently the ACB Chair.

PH Ambassador to Brazil receives Brazilian Ambassador to the Philippines ahead of bilateral talks

Ambassador Marichu Mauro received on 20 August 2018 at the Philippine Embassy in Brasilia H.E. Rodrigo do Amaral Souza, current Brazilian Ambassador to the Philippines.

Curitiba Mayor receives PH Ambassador to Brazil; demonstrates BRT system

Curitiba Mayor Rafael Greca de Macedo received Ambassador Marichu Mauro and delegation during a two-day visit on 13-14 August 2018 to the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Paraná. Ambassador Mauro was in Curitiba to inspect its Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system ahead of a Philippine Congressional study visit on how the BRT may be implemented in the Philippines.

Philippines among countries featured in Quermesse Festival in Brasilia

The Philippines was one of only five countries featured during the 45th Quermesse Festival in Brasilia this August. India, Malaysia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka were the other countries featured in the month-long festival.